Siroka Melniska

Siroka Melniska
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skin	Noir
Species	Vitis vinifera
Also called	Melnik and other synonyms
Origin	Bulgaria

Siroka Melniska, (Bulgarian: Широка мелнишка лоза), often called Melnik (Мелник, not to be confused with other varieties named after the town), is a red Bulgarian wine grape variety.^[1] It is planted primarily near the Greek border. In Bulgarian the grape's name means "broad leaved vine of Melnik". As a varietal, Siroka Melniska has an affinity for oak which can produce pronounced tobacco notes. The wines are often compared to Châteauneuf-du-Pape with its similar profile of spice and power.^[2]

Synonyms

Other transliterations that have been attested include Chiroka Melmichka Losa, Chiroka Melnichka, Melnik, Shiroka Melnichka Loza, Shiroka Melnishka, and Shiroka Melnishka Loza.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Siroka Melniska". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. http://www.vivc.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=11838. Retrieved 2010-01-31. 
2. ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 152 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0